Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 355

[Chapter 22 Father and Son]

As soon as he went downstairs, Hermes felt a “crack” in his heart, and there were three patrolmen standing in the hotel lobby.

“He’s that Syracuse man!” Someone next to him pointed out loudly.

The heavily armed patrolman stepped forward and asked coldly, “Hermes from Syracuse?”

“What do you want?!” Hermes panicked and said loudly: “I am an envoy of Syracuse, and I want to see your consul!”

“Then you have to come with us!” The patrolman sneered, forcibly escorting him out of the hotel.

This scene undoubtedly adds to the discussion for the people of Turii who are still confused today…

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“Father, I heard that Polyxis violated the laws of the Alliance and has been locked up!” Sostatus hurried into the living room.

Kunogolata glanced at him and said in a relaxed tone: “This incident has shaken the whole city, did you know it now? What did you do all day?”

“What else can I do! Of course I’m going to participate in military training. It’s my turn today. I’m exhausted!” “It’s a pity that the big public bath is closed, otherwise I’ll be back later.”

Kunogolata frowned, a little disliked by his eldest son’s laziness, and said in a deep voice, “All young and middle-aged citizens of Dionia have to participate in military training, and I have never seen anyone who is as afraid of hardship and fatigue as you. Like your brother, not only did you seriously participate in the afternoon training at school, but also took the initiative to find someone to practice fighting when you came back!”

“So my family’s hopes all fall on my younger brother, and I…just want to be a rich man, have food to eat, beautiful women to sleep with, and watch games…that’s fine.” Sostatus didn’t care. said.

Kunogolata raised his eyebrows, and just as he was about to speak, the youngest son Decaocrate said loudly: “Brother, do you know that not only Polyxis was detained, but Enanilus and Masisaku were also detained. Veterans such as Esquire, Orifices, Eurycopus, etc., were also arrested.”

“Really?!” Sostatus sat up, leaned his head forward, and asked anxiously: “Old man, you analyzed it for me last time, saying ‘Enanilus, Masisaku It is very likely that the gang of Stupid and Orifis will turn to Polyxis and cause an impact on Davos’ power.’ How come it’s all over now?!”

Kunogolata twitched his slack face and snorted coldly for a moment: “What’s so strange! Lord Consul has always been in harmony with other elders, even if someone pointed him directly in the Senate, he would I don’t have any grudges… After spending so long with him like this, I actually forgot how he came to be a lifelong consul, wolves… born to eat meat! I’m afraid it’s not just me, many people in the senate will probably come back again The feeling when the alliance was first formed… hum…”

He said with emotion, and then sneered twice: “Polyxis’s gang not only violated the law, but also want to have a good dream, I’m afraid Davos will not let them off easily this time!”

“Never let them go! I heard that Polyxis is still colluding with Syracuse, and treason is to be beheaded!” Decaocrate’s eyes flashed with hatred, and he could never forget that day… Picture The scene when the people of Liyi turned into thugs and rushed into his house… And behind those thugs, there is the figure of Polyxis…

“Syracuse?! You mean that Dionysius will have a relationship with Polyxis?!” Sostatus widened his eyes.

You must know that with the rise of Dionia, it is very close to the two powerful states of Syracuse, one south and one north, but there is almost no diplomatic contact.

There is a story circulating in Greater Greece that illustrates the delicate relationship between the two states: One day, in a city-state port in Greater Greece, the merchants of Syracuse and Dionia met, and the two boasted of their country to each other. , said the Syracuse merchant: “Dionysian state was not established in a fraction of the time of Syracuse’s hundreds of years of history,

And we Syracuse were the overlords of Greater Greece and Sicily a hundred years ago, and we still are!

”

The Dionysian merchant retorted: “Don’t be complacent, our Dionysian alliance has become so strong in only five years, and in five years, it will definitely be twice as strong as Syracuse!”

Of course this is just a story made up by good people.

Syracuse and Dionia are like two wild beasts in the forest, cautiously sticking to their own territory, and the two sides have always kept water from the river.

But now, Sostatus was surprised when he heard the news that “Dionysius actually reached out to Dioria”.

Kunogorata reached out and patted his youngest son’s head. He knew what he was thinking, and that was the eternal pain in the hearts of their whole family: “Is Polyxis colluding with Syracuse? It will be determined after the alliance interrogation. , don’t spread the word.”

Kunogolata pondered for a while, and then said solemnly: “If there is… I’m afraid it will be a big trouble for Dionia!”

“Father, is there going to be a war?!” Sostatus and Dika Okrate asked in unison.

Looking at the excited eyes of the two sons, Kunogorata knew that the younger son was excited because he was eager to fight, while the eldest son was probably thinking about how to seize the opportunity and make a lot of money in the market.

He shook his head lightly and said thoughtfully: “…Syracuse and our Dionia are both big states, and every move is related to the safety and survival of the Greek city-states in the Western Mediterranean. How can conflicts easily arise! I’m afraid it will only be diplomatic protests and negotiations…”

Decca Okrat sat back slightly frustrated, Sostatus turned his eyes, wondering what he was thinking.

“Sostatus, I heard from your brother-in-law a few days ago that you went to him and hoped that he could purchase a batch of your goods.” Sostatus suddenly changed the conversation.

Sostatus was shocked and said quickly, “I just gave him a small suggestion. Father, you also know that my brother-in-law is a serious person, and it is impossible to agree.”

At that time, there was a riot in Turii, the Kunogolata family was expelled from Turii, the youngest daughter was raped and committed suicide, and the eldest daughter was forcibly divorced by her husband’s family, and she has been single at home since then, perhaps this disaster hit her Deep down, she has been reluctant to get married.

It was not until Kunogolata knew that “Davers was worried about Shiros’ marriage”, he was moved, so he suggested to Davers, and the two hit it off.

Under the urging of both parties, Kunogolata’s eldest daughter even asked to see Hiros first before deciding whether to marry.

As a matchmaker, Davos actually agreed to this “absurd” request. Helos just looked at Davos and didn’t care too much.

As a result, the two met and looked at each other.

Especially Kunogolata’s daughter, after experiencing the betrayal of her first marriage, felt that Xilos was simple, honest, and steady, and she was a person worthy of entrustment for life, and she took the initiative to ask Kunogolata to contact Xilos.

In the end, the two became husband and wife, which also made the relationship between Kunogolata and Davos a step further.

The resignation of Hiros as administrator of Asporustum and commander of the IV Corps coincided with the further reform and decentralization of the General Department of General Davos.

Originally, the power to deal with the specific affairs of the army was concentrated in the military officer, but now it is divided into three parts by Davos:

First, in the military and political aspect, the military officer Felixius is responsible for the appointment of legion personnel, the rotation of various key units, the patrol of the navy, the service of citizens, the statistics of the record, etc. Of course, important personnel appointments of the legion, such as the commander and The candidates such as the legion captain must also be named and confirmed by Davos in person;

Second, in terms of military training, Hieronymus, who retired from the Third Army Corps, is responsible for supervising the military training of citizens in each city, checking the training effect, arranging instructors, etc.;

The third is the logistics of the army. The Greek city-states of this era did not specially arrange personnel to manage the logistics of the army. Since Davos established a foothold in Amendolara, he sent Mersis to the army. The logistics of the army has been managed, but with the expansion of the alliance and the increase of affairs, Mersis is already too busy to manage the finances of the alliance, not to mention that local government affairs and the army cannot be too involved and must be separated, so officers are needed to come. Dedicated, professional management of the logistics of the military.

The first thing that Davers thought of was Hiros. He not only has rich military experience, but also has a history of administrative management. He is prudent, serious and meticulous in his work. Can take on big responsibilities.

“I don’t allow you to harass your brother-in-law again! Especially in this special period, don’t have any contact with him!” Kunogorata ordered with a serious expression. As an old politician, he has A foreboding of the upcoming political storm.

Sostatus lowered his head and even claimed that he was.

How could Kunogolata not understand his son, who has always been disobedient, and immediately said: “You are not too young. Recently, several families have sent matchmakers to propose marriage to me. You don’t want to go out these two days. Your marriage is set!”

“Huh?!” Sostatuston’s eyes widened.

“That’s great! I finally have a sister-in-law!” Deca Ocratte jumped up happily.

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In the study room of Davos’ mansion, Davos was talking to Farmer Bulcos.

“Burkos, I don’t agree with your resignation as farm officer! You can be elected as farm officer by the elders for four consecutive years because they highly recognize your achievements in Dionysian agriculture. You must know that only if you are in the Ministry of Agriculture will our soldiers and I dare to leave the city-state with confidence and go out to fight, because we know that our farmland will not be deserted…” Davers sincerely persuaded.